Top Resources for ASIC Design & Verification Engineers (2025 Edition)

Searching for the Top Resources for ASIC Design & Verification Engineers?

Whether you’re just getting started with ASIC design or you’re deep into verifying complex chips, staying up to date with the latest knowledge, tools and thought leadership is essential. In this post, we’ve gathered some of the best resources that consistently deliver value to engineers like you.

Add to Your YT Subscriptions

Enhance your skills and stay inspired with these must-follow YouTube channels:
  • All About Circuits: Tutorials, interviews, and design tips. Check out the Moore’s Lobby podcast for in-depth conversations with industry experts
  • Veritasium: General knowledge and fascinating, unmissable deep dives into all things science and engineering
  • Interesting Engineering: Discover the latest in engineering, tech innovations and thought-provoking ideas
  • Industry Leaders: Don’t forget to stay up to date with the latest developments from Microsoft, Arm, Intel, Texas Instruments, Analog Devices and more by subscribing to their channels

Websites Worth Bookmarking

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest news, information and tutorials:
  • EE Times: Leading source for electronics news, analysis and opinion on the latest design and technology breakthroughs
  • All About Circuits: Community-driven articles, educational material and forums essential for electrical engineers 
  • EDA Café: Industry news, product announcements and interviews with EDA leaders
  • ChipVerify: An invaluable platform for tutorials on Verilog, SystemVerilog, UVM and more
  • SemiEngineering: In depth analysis and technical insights from across the industry
  • Design & Reuse: A hub for IP and SoC design with a focus on reusable technology and industry trends

Academic & Research Resources

Essential for when you want to dive into peer-reviewed content or need solid references for your next project:
  • IEEE Xplore: Thousands of papers on UVM, SystemVerilog, formal verification and more
  • Google Scholar: A great search tool for finding up-to-date, relevant ASIC, EDA and VLSI literature
  • Industry Leaders Resources: Explore case studies, white papers and technical specifications straight from the source (Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens, etc)

Over to You

These resources are only the beginning. There’s a whole world of content out there waiting to help boost your skills, spark ideas or help solve your next verification challenge.

Top tip: Set up a few Google Alerts with keywords like ASIC design, SystemVerilog or EDA tools. It’s a simple way to get relevant articles, papers and blog updates delivered straight to your inbox while you focus on your to-do list!

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